| | | About Wirth Consulting Reports
Hands-On Test Reports  Hands-On Test Reports contain tested performance data as well as photos of the device, installation and maintenantace procedures, etc., as well as screen shots of software. The first page of each report can be viewed on this Web site free of charge, while entire reports may be either purchased, or automatically delivered to the e-mail inbox of subscribers. We test business-to-business (B2B) and small/mid-size business (SMB) devices in our facility, and test office/dealer digital-imaging products at a location designated by the vendor. Vendors are given the opportunity to review the complete test report, and address any areas of concern before we publish the report. All devices are tested using a standardized test methodology that may be accessed here. We also also provide custom commissioned testing for benchmarking, pre-launch intelligence, and will test and evaluate image quality, productivity, software applications, consumables' yields and more. All commissioned test results become the sole property of the vendor, and are not published by Wirth Consulting.  ImageXpert™ test target used in Wirth Consulting test program.
Head2Head Hands-On Test Reports Head2Head Hands-On Test Reports compare two imaging devices side-by-side using test data and analysis. The reports feature a side-by-side format with a numerical rating (1-5, with 5 being best) for the following performance categories:   Image Quality - Print Productivity and Functionality
- Copy Productivity and Functionality
- Scan Functionality
- Fax Functionality
- Ease of Use
- Client/Management Software
- Hardware Installation
- Software/Network Installation
- Maintenance
- Media Handling
- Cost Per Page (B/W/Color) and Total Cost of Ownership
- Space/Power Consumption/Warranty
- Eco-Friendly Features
The report data is gleaned from our Hands-On Test Reports that include testing and analysis of print and copy productivity, image quality, software, installation and more. The reports also extensively evaluate ease-of-use from the end-user's perspective--how easy it is to use control panels and touch screens, provisions for setup at the computer workstation, print-driver navigation and more. A rating is determined for each category, with scores tabulated and concisely presented in a Rankings Summary Chart.
Head2Head Comparison Reports Want to see how a device stacks up against the competition? Drawing upon decades of experience evaluating digital-imaging products, Wirth Consulting's Head2Head Comparison Reports objectively evalute digital-imaging products by product segment--where it's an under-$500 color All-in-One, or 50-ppm office MFP. Each device is rated in categories such as Printing, Scanning, Ease-of-Use, Image Quality, Cost per Page, Total Cost of Ownership, etc. The device with the highest overall score in its product segment receives Best In Class designation. These are the only reports in the industry that actually pinpoint a device that is best in its category--you will not find them anywhere else.  What You Should Know Product Evaluations  Need more than just specs on a product? What You Should Know (WYSK) Evaluations not only provide key specifications, but U.S. and Euro pricing, consumables' pricing and yields, Strengths and Limitations, and Best Use. You'll also find cost per page, Total Cost of Ownership at various monthly volumes, and the most suitable applications, workgroups and users. | |